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PB2026-00422 Visitor Attraction Ticketing Software

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Jul 2026 at 09:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "PB2026-00422 Visitor Attraction Ticketing Software" project, which focuses on providing software solutions for EPOS, ticketing, and reporting at Hopetown. This contract falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet services, and support. The procurement stage is complete, with the award being finalised on 6th July 2026. The 'direct' procurement method was employed, categorised as 'Below threshold - without competition'. The buyer, Darlington Borough Council, operates as a sub-central government authority located at Town Hall, Feethams, Darlington, in the UKC13 region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 10th August 2026 to 9th August 2029.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive software solutions for ticketing and reporting. The contract was awarded to KC JUGO LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Scunthorpe, United Kingdom. Companies similarly classified and seeking to expand their portfolio in the public sector could find openings in such tenders, especially if they can offer competitive and innovative technology solutions. As the project has been directly awarded, future opportunities might arise for businesses to engage in similar projects or extensions related to digital transformation in local government settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PB2026-00422 Visitor Attraction Ticketing Software

Notice Description

software for EPOS, ticketing and reporting for Hopetown

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c94b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065509-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,518 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KC JUGO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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